Efficacy of Entomopathogenic <i>Staphylococcus</i> Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against <i>Rhipicephalus microplus</i> Ticks: Assessing Reproductive Inhibition and Mortality Rates

Efficacy of Entomopathogenic <i>Staphylococcus</i> Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against <i>Rhipicephalus microplus</i> Ticks: Assessing Reproductive Inhibition and Mortality Rates

<i>Rhipicephalus microplus</i> is a persistent ectoparasite of cattle that causes bovine anaplasmosis and babesiosis, causing economic losses worldwide. Chemical treatment is the primary method for tick control, but the emergence of pesticide-resistant ticks is a major challenge. Alterna...

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Main Authors: Raquel Cossio-Bayugar, Cesar A. Arreguin-Perez, Hugo Aguilar-Diaz, Estefan Miranda-Miranda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Staphylococcus shinii</i>
<i>Staphylococcus succinus</i>
<i>Staphylococcu xylosus</i>
cattle tick
entomopathogenic bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/3/551

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